yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
My Observations.... 8.2 currently the best MIUI

After a dismal time trying to work with 8.0 I saw 8.2 had arrived. I originally had wanted to attempt to strip out the D2W scripting and try to either convert this to a2sd orr even the data2EXT. That said, I absolutely believe that a super clean install MUST be performed to have a good result. This means using the Format signed utility that formats data, boot, system, and cache twice. Then go back with Amon 2.2.1 and use the wipe functions at least three times including the data reset first menu wipe function, then the data, cache, ext, dalvik-cache options.

I then flashed the rom and let it just sit for around ten minutes when it got to the desktop instead of trying to do anything. D2W roms are initially extremely laggy until rebooted as well as allowing some time for them to just settle. I basically enabled wifi, changed my display settings for bright and to stay on. I then rebooted and finished up setting up Google account.. GV no longer FC's, but I still have to enable an outgoing call actually using my GV number thru calling up Google voice mail, and then option 2 to place a call. SMS no longer has invalid recipients. Caller ID works. Use the Gingerbread smali patch for Trackball Alert and that works with no problems too.. I was able to open up Gallery with over 500 jpgs and the thumbnails populated instantly. No lagging at all.

****One weirdness**** If you try to read the information about a photo while holding the phone in Landsape Mode, the image properties screen just shows the i in a circle and label image properties and the OK tab. You can almost use your finger to have this act like a scroll box in certain situations to see all the info but most of the time you won't even get to see the rest of the info scroll. Change the phone to portrait and the info is now readable. Never saw this before, but I may never have tried to read the properties before in Landscape. Camera default pix 4M Full scree 2592x1552 5:3 instead of using a 5M setting.

I did get an occasional FC with video cam or camera, but instead of choosing to close, you can hit wait and it pretty quickly opens correctly instead of a hard FC with no access. I would expect this to go away possibly with time also.

Anyways...I give this a great looking themed MIUI and a thumbs up for usability right now :)
[Nexus One Android Development] lockab:
Hi Doc, are there any special partitions requirements for this rom. Formels require at least 700 mb. I spent hours on 8.0 also couldn't get sound so I gave up didn't get a chance to check out what other problems the rom may have. Like the way it looks so I willing to give it a try.
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
Use the utility I attach. It will Format boot, system, data , and cache two times each. Then use Amon again and wipe with all options at least 2 times more. 700Mb should be okk and even 500Mb ext will work, although highly advise 1Gb. Mine is a 1Gb and I now show 800Mb available, so it used up 200MB or so with all my apps.

So far very stable ROM. Hard for me to ever say that here, but like you, I had nothing but horrible issues with 8.0. PS. Kudos to Temasek's System Wipe format utility.Everyone should give him a thanks if they use the file.

Edit: I like a louder sound personally. No sound issues with this version but I also use thjis Volume hack 1.6 and moderate settings.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1019565

I also have a list of ringtones and notifications I keep around and place copies in the system/media/audio that I much prefer to thos ogg files that MIUI seems to now use. There are just bland IMHO :) Just unzip older HTV SENSE roms and look at the media audio folder and copy what you like. Just don't go overboard or you will use up your system memory. I personally delete the ogg files and don't even use them myself.

Edit2:

http://hotfile.com/dl/117920628/0ed718c/sharkbite.android.iphoneringtnes-1.apk.html I uploaded this to Hotfile. It's a great app for using Iphone ringtones, notifications and alarm sounds. The choices scroll BTW when looking the the ringtones screen. Just another choice for sounds. Can't remember where I found this, but it goes with MIUI of course, the ROM Iphone look alike for some :)
[Nexus One Android Development] lockab:
Thanks Doc, always good to see your post or comments about roms. About to give everything in your post a try with this rom.
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
Hope it works out for you. Patience is the key. Been using this ROM solid all day. No issues have popped up for me yet.
[Nexus One Android Development] xrepo:
moviestar

great rom the theme is fantastic. And you got an A from one of your biggest critic.

Actually I watch his posts as he seems well attuned to the whole android bit.

So (you know who I mean) please am not knocking you Wish I had the smarts you do.And you do naswer my dumb questions too, Thanks agin for your help.

One thing I saw that someone posted was a file to get rid of the wonk.

I tried it on cm 7.0.3 and can now use the hotspot on phone and also use bluetooth without having the call cut out or lots of static in ear of person recieving call. Knowing that miui is differant than cm7 will this file work in your rom?

I tryed your 8.2 and the clarity is great except when I switch on the hotspot, than the call starts to break up

What you think?

And thanks again for the great work and look. Google should hire you to dress up their plain package stock roms.

John
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
Am I being referenced here :eek: :rolleyes:

I'l be the first to admit I'm a pretty harsh critic at times. But I try to be fair about what I say and I try to offer critiques based on experiences etc. No meanness ever intended.

As you correctly stated...wonks are specific to CM7 and specific to the N1 only. So the issue about static or cutting out is different. I know I saw a post recently about a file that is supposed to kill the delay one gets with Gingerbread Roms between speaking a word and the word being heard. Not sure this is part of what you were referencing. Hard to keep up with any and all aspects of any and all ROMs on XDA and elsewhere :D
[Nexus One Android Development] xrepo:
yes you were referenced in a dearingly way. You help alot of people and ignore no one. something unusual in these forums. Too many brains get their rocks off picking on nubees.

Thanks you for all your help

and I think moviestar has the best rom out for now, for what Im looking for

john
[Nexus One Android Development] abovenbeyond:
I hate to ask such a nub sounding question but I kinda need to...

So I see partitions mentioned... and all the different apps or whatever to use the different partitions... anyways here is what I would like to know...

Can someone please list simply the best way, step by step to install this rom and have the features that it needs to be it's best?

Currently I do this...

In recovery I wipe phone, wiping cache & Delvic, and format system, then I install rom, when done reboot, sign in my google info and start installing my preferred apps. and use the phone.

Am I missing something?
[Nexus One Android Development] Moviestar70:
MIUI Celebration-HD 8.3 Black Edition D2W DE/EN

The new Celebration-HD 8.3 Black Edition D2W DE/EN is ready for Download !!! :)
[Nexus One Android Development] net.cat:
8.2 was pretty laggy and I got some FC :(

even the english translation was not complete. I got many strings still in german or chinese

I hope 8.3 fixed these issues :)
[Nexus One Android Development] andynx1:
8.3 download link appears to be broken, can't seem to find the download...

...could be me tho'! Could someone post a direct link here, can't figure out the one on the first post.

Ta!

Andy
[Nexus One Android Development] andynx1:
It's here:

http://www.multiupload.com/RDTE9TAPWP

Link on the german site doesn't work...

Andy
[Nexus One Android Development] Toobie:
Can somebody show me a screenshot, how the lockscreen looks like?
[Nexus One Android Development] photojsb:
My MIUI music app FC's if I try to play any music. Is this a problem with just this ROM or this MIUI release in general?
[Nexus One Android Development] andynx1:
Errr... have a look at the youtube video on post 1??
[Nexus One Android Development] uoY_redruM:
Having GPS issues. Randomly comes on like its trying to locate me,then goes off...then back on again. Also, GPS doessnt find me on weather or Google maps or anything.

When I reboot, all home screen widgets say "problem when loading".

Finally, extremely laggy even after a few reboots.

Cosmetically, its super sleek and nice. From a stability legel, I think I'm going back to Formels for the time being.
[Nexus One Android Development] kshwetabh:
Just in case you missed it. Did you enable wifi or gps location in location settings?
[Nexus One Android Development] kshwetabh:
Not sure about your other settings but translation issues still persists especially in settings toggle buttons.
[Nexus One Android Development] net.cat:
everything persist :_(
[Nexus One Android Development] eidros:
GPS locking issues?

My GPS is not locking even if I stand in the middle of the road with the open sky above my head :)
[Nexus One Android Development] kshwetabh:
Here you go.
[Nexus One Android Development] Atom960i:
8.3 version f***ed up my N1.... It freezes on X logo after flashing the rom. On 8.2 and 7.2 there were no such issues. The only idea why it happened is after i've flashed CWM 3.0 from RomManager. Have I to flash CWM 2.x.x before installing this rom?

UPD: with last AmonRA recovery the same thing.... Freezes on X logo. I've been waiting about 15 mins
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
First, it has been state on many sites to NOT use Clockwork, unless you go back and use the older versions. Amon 2.2.1 is the best one to use. Absolutely no problems. I am currently downloading this as I write and will nandroid backup and give my opinions on this. I will try a simple upgrade over 8.2, but I would expect it still may need a super clean install, meaning using the format utility I have mentioned in past, that formats boot, system, cache, and data followed by mutiple wipes of all option using Amon 2.2.1

With a failed install of anytype, this usually means to me a full clean formatted method of install is the only way to properly install.

My current 8.2 was clean installed. It is NOT laggy at all for me. I have changed themes and I believe there are some bugs in the black theme that can cause lagginess. I know Rod has mentioned his upcoming but not yet released version includes Black themer that he states he personally has debugged. Just an FYI. I don't know much more except changing from the slick black theme currently which I also feel is awesome, does make the ROM much faster...at least for me.
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
Moviestar8.3 Review

The winner and still champion...so far after install....Moviestar 8.3 :)

I have never tried this but since version 8.2 was working so well for me, I simply nandroid backed up 8.2. I then just flashed 8.3. I did NOT wipe anything. It took maybe 4 minutes to boot up and all is well.

As for prior reports about translations. I had some issues with 8.2, but 8.3 has all english. I am showing a screenshot of toggles which another user stated he had issues. I am also showing a lock of my location using GPS. I used the gps status app from the market and it locked on 10/10 satellites in one minute inside my house. I ok-ed to google to allow latitude to use my location. It then "insta" locked on my location in my home, which I have also starred the location in the past to verify accuracy. It doesn't show the accurate to so many meters in the screen shot, but the blue icon is my current location adjacent to the star which is the address I starred in Google for my home.

The only translation issue is the new added T for fonts new addition for MIUI to adjust system wide fonts size. The menu for Font sizes is English but the top of the box is chinese. Not a biggie. Probably was missed because this was just added.

I will need to run the app today to see if flashing on top is acceptable in the long run. But since 8.2 was running fine, I tried this. I currently am using a different theme, so I will test the black later. The theme I was using under 8.2 carried over to 8.3, and yes, it does say 8.3 in the about phone info.

Edit: Adding a quadrant screenshot. Using Redstars latest OC

2.6.38.6_AVS-950mV-CM7-OC_1152_CFS_20110515_2359.zip

http://redstar.euroskank.com/2.6.38.6/OC_1152/2.6.38.6_AVS-950mV-CM7-OC_1152_CF
[Nexus One Android Development] uoY_redruM:
I did, problem is still there. When I go to GPS settings I see this: europe.pool.ntp.org

I'm in the US. That could have something to do with it.

Also, Chinese glitches are still present in some toggles. I did a 4x wipe on everything before installing.

Also, the black theme has a lot of "clashing" like the drop down menu and such blending in with a dark background.
[Nexus One Android Development] mudrock1000:
Right so I'm still having a problem with calling...and I can only make one call after a full wipe, but other calls I can't hear anything...and it really bothers me. Is there a fix for this...considering I can't use CMD on my computer (windows 7 hates android and I can't get it set up properly still.)

Also...I'm not really sure what D2W is...since I've always used A2SD. I have a 1 gb ext 3 partition, but what is it and how can I set it up?

Thank you everyone.
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
Here is a repeat post from another thread that explains some of this to you. I just didn't want to go thru another new explanation. also, search my posts for format.zip utility. Flash it to run a format on system, data, cache, and boot. Then use amon 2.2.1 to wipe all options another three times. Then clean install. Or try Rod's just released a2sd or Formels. Any 1.5.13 base is good.

http://www.mediafire.com/?bxfijcp6f6bf1me <<<Format utility

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=799737&page=849

Post #8485

Don't know why he doesn't answer my request to tell me how much space he is showing in /system. (Asked same yesterday and no reply)This goes back to many older ROMs regarding low space warning. Users thinks it has to do with their data partition and free Internal Memory available. On MIUI, settings menus and system tab about phone shows the number. I can totally disable a2sd on this ROM, install 50 or more apps and still have between 50 and 100Mb free Internal space. Low space errors generally are a result of developers stuffing too much stuff in the /system partition. That has a finite limit of 145Mb on the N1. This is fixed hardware and if you have like I did, a number of bad blocks, then this number becomes that much more critical. The N1 is designed to throw those low available space errors when the space drops below 3Mb or so. I was surprised to see my setup when I installed Rod's 3.0.1 down to ONLY kb's free. Back in the day using Enom's Roms, when the low space errors were generated, this would even affect the ability of the N1 to store an SMS message. Somehow there was an interaction that would not allow a message to even be sent, because of this low space issue. It's been a long time since this has been an issue, but I am quite familiar with this persoanlly having 85Mb of bad blocks, before HTC would give me a replacement last year around the August time frame.

Quick System Info ...a free market app is a good source for showing this information. Attaching a screen shot of my current MIUI ROM Moviestar8.2 which uses D2w Or Data to Whatever that uses the whole EXT partition for FreeInternal Storage of apps you install. So instead of 196Mb limitation that the /data partition has, on my setup I'm using an EXT3 1Gb, so I currently have 787Mb free Internal storage. See attached screen shot. Forth reference down is System storage. 145Mb is the hardware limit and on my setup, I still show 19.82Mb free. This is where on Rods setup I was down to kb's free and this will generate the error about low available space.

Sorry about beating the proverbial dead horse. As I said easrlier, I could be wrong and totally off base, but is sure sounds like this is the issue. If so, this is really controlled by Rod, more than any of us. Unless one likes to use root explorer or ADB commands to delete apps in the /system partition.
[Nexus One Android Development] uoY_redruM:
Just a follow up.

Very oddly, some guy came wondering into my plant today looking for directions. I felt bad for him so I instead of telling him the huge sign that says no trespassing that he walked past means just that, I pulled out my phone to check and see if I could find it for him (not remembering GPS wasn't working). Keep in mind, I tried SEVERAL times including several resets and tried inside and outside with no lock.

Anyway, I pull it up and BOOM instant lock on me. Not sure why or how but it is working now randomly.

The Chinese symbols on toggles and LOTS of lag still hasn't gone away though.
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
No laggs here. No chinese on Toggles. Only chinese is the new Fonts choice for sizing.
[Nexus One Android Development] uoY_redruM:
That's odd, I wonder if I got a bad download.

I did a full wipe of EVERYTHING 4x each and I'm having this issue. The lag is pretty bad at times. The Chinese symbols are an eyesore but not a deal breaker. That lag is killer though.
[Nexus One Android Development] eidros:
I wish to report that my N1 is locking GPS signals now. I took it out to the same spot :) and downloaded the GPS status app and yes the N1 locked signals from all the orbitals :)

The only thing I did was install a couple of themes over the default. Change the animation to 50% and things are running smoothly and snappier. With D2W it gets better over time, so I want to run this for another 24 hours and see how it fares.

Doc, wish your family well and pray that your wife has a speedy and complete recovery.
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
Thanks for the kind thoughts. Just an FYI...Rods current has a few deal breaking bugs, so I cannot recommend at this time. The a2sd scripting is messed up where some do not even get more than 20Mb free. Had to change themes too and full reboot to fix mute calls where nothing is heard. Coming back to what I know works.....this Moviestar version that seems to get better with time, as one would expect a "working correctly" D2W ROM will do.
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
Are you using that Format utility I posted also? It formats the /system partition which is absolutely needed for these ROMs to install correctly.
[Nexus One Android Development] eidros:
Thank you for your testing tenacity I have skipped Rod's 3.1 for now and am staying with Moviestar 8.3 for awhile longer. I have reinstall Celebration HD theme over the official chinese black theme and all seem to be working fine for the moment. I just like his a bit more then the official. Will see if it gets better over the next 24 hours or so.

In the mean time, I am eager to go driving and test out the new google maps 5.4-ownhere with navigation which I installed for accuracy on Malaysian roads ....
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
I also get FC's with Formels...using Theme manager. Cannot change the theme. Therefore won't consider it either. Have fun with the driving. Reminds me of many moons ago, when I was in the US Navy and spent time on Guam and got to drive around and also spent a lot of time in Micronesia.
[Nexus One Android Development] gui.aguiar:
Which is the best kernel to use with this rom??
[Nexus One Android Development] darriong:
can u pls repost your formatting tool...constantly having to reboot to get sound back when using phone. thanks
[Nexus One Android Development] darriong:
can u pls repost your formatting tool...constantly having to reboot to get sound back when using phone. thanks

re: Nevermind found it
[Nexus One Android Development] mudrock1000:
Ah ok thanks Doc, that clears it up about D2W

So after I run that utility and get everything formatted properly, is it an automatic thing? Because I know with A2SD alot of them required a command with the command prompt which after I switched to Windows 7, gave me some trouble
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
http://www.mediafire.com/?bxfijcp6f6bf1me Format Utility

All automatic. Just format via running the utility from a flash in recovery. It will format boot, system, data and cache partitions twice. I run this twice. Then two or three more times with amon 2.2.1 all the wipe options. After you flash the roim, it will be a period of time for stability. Plus the rom stakes at least two inital boot just to work correctly. I usually boot up and set wifi and display. Nothing else. Then reboot and setup google account. Sometimes just letting it sit for a while helps. Personally I have had issues with the Black Themes that many are using. It causes lagginess and i think also is a direct link to the call mute issue where the mic doesn't work...IOW you cannot hear people talking. I recommend changing the theme to anything else, then a full reboot and that fixes the mic sound problems.

http://www.mediafire.com/?bxfijcp6f6bf1me <<<Format Utility

EDIT: The mic issue is fixed by enabling the check box for call recording in the phone app menu.
[Nexus One Android Development] xdapimp:
Just wanted to say after 24 hours playing with this ROM i love it, its very stable

and pretty fast too. only got a few FC's after a heavy usage but still it looks very rock & solid.

Waiting for a new update =]
[Nexus One Android Development] terente0081:
Doc, is that format utility better than Amon's 2.2.1 Wipe option? I've only used Wipe with all options so far. I too have skipped Rod's 3.1.2 release, 3.1 which I have installed briefly gave me lots of problems, didn't like it with all those a2sd quirks, lots of FC's, etc. Celebration 8.3 D2W is rock stable for me and I began to love D2W. It just runs better with time; first couple of reboots the system is slow and laggy, then after a couple of hours, the phone runs smoothly with no lags. I am using the black theme but never had a problem.

The only problem I ran into was due to Smartass CPU governor in IR's kernel. With that governor, I could hear the caller but he couldn't hear me. Switched to On-demand and it's all fixed now.

Looking forward to a new version of Celebration, based on the latest MIUI, hopefully still D2W.
[Nexus One Android Development] xdapimp:
yeah also looking forward to a new version of this rom.

thanks!
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
I am downloading his 9.2 version from the German Web site. Don't know why it's not posted here. Use BOTH Format utility and Amon options. Amon does NOT format /system partition. Format utility runs successive 2x formats of boot, system, data, and cache partitions. Use both helps. I won't have time to install the 9.2 version till this evening. Just FYI. D2W is always slow and laggy for the first few hours. It just gets better over time. Enable call recording in call settings for mute issues, and reboot. This usually fixes issues with not hearing callers or vice versa. I call my own landline next to me when I test. If you can hear that echo when calling a phone close in proximity to your cell phone, you know it's working. If it sounds like it's dead space talking, then it's not fixed.
[Nexus One Android Development] Docmjldds:
Moviestar 9.2 Link

Newer version link:

[ROM | N1] Celebration HD 9.2 Black Edition D2W DE/EN [22-05-2011]

http://miui-germany.de/forum/index.php?page=Thread&threadID=991Latest

No idea why this is NOT being posted here. I cannot install till this evening so I have no ideas on bugs etc. Enjoy....I hope.....

EDIT: I had time to install. Laggy but expected. So far everything is as expected. No time to test much. Make sure you reboot right away after getting first desktop.

Edit2: Reboot after camera FCing and now everything nis FCing. Yuk...will try minstall again later. Nandroid back to working CM7.